Residence Assistant

Position Details

Position Number: SV-RA-2026

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: $2,900 - $3,000

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

The Center for Stem Education is seeking individuals to fill five vacancies for Residence Life Assistants with the Summer Ventures camp in a temporary, time-limited, exempt professional staff (EPS) position with availability from July 3, 2026 through July 25, 2026.

The Summer Ventures Residence Life Assistant (RA) will assist the Residence Life Director (RLD) in supervision, guidance, organization, and activities for approximately 50 academically successful high school juniors and seniors from all across NC, as well as assist with coordination of RA tasks/duties. Students and staff live in an ECU residence hall for three weeks of the program and attend various challenging classes on ECU’s campus taught by faculty.

RAs will communicate with students, other Residence Life staff, faculty, parents, and Summer Ventures administration to be certain we are offering our students a high‑impact experience in accordance with our mission.

• Supervision (70%):
  The Summer Ventures RAs will conduct supervision, guidance, and organization of activities for our approximately 50 students.
• Administration – Coordination of RA tasks/duties (20%):
  Utilizing technology skills and resources to support the RLD and communicate with students, other Residence Life staff, faculty, parents, and Summer Ventures administration to be certain we are offering our students a high impact enrichment experience in accordance with our mission.
• Management – Student and Staff Assistance (10%):
  The Summer Ventures RAs will support the RLD and Residence Life Assistant Director by supporting and supervising the Summer Ventures students.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience
:
High School Diploma

License Or Certification Required By Statute Or Regulation
:
None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
:
Experience in instruction and/or program development/organization is desired.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e‑mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the People Admin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 03/01/2026